Maureen Kennelly was director of Poetry Ireland from 2013 until she commenced her role as Director of the Arts Council in April 2020.   She was previously director of Kilkenny Arts Festival, artistic director of the Mermaid Arts Centre, general manager with Fishamble Theatre Company. She has worked with Druid Theatre Company, the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, The Arts Council and the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland.   She worked with a wide range of organisations on a freelance basis, including Theatre Forum, Sing Ireland, the Performance Corporation and Age and Opportunity. 

She was Primary Curator with the Mountains to Sea DLR Book Festival and Programme Director with the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.

With music by Marie Walsh and local musicians.

Seating strictly limited, reserved tickets only or tune in to Connemara Community Radio (connemarafm.com) to listen live. 

Please Note: All ticket holders, will be required to show proof of a Covid-19 vaccination certificate for admittance to all events.

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